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Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

DevOps/SRE Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

Description As a DevOps/SRE intern, you will be a part of a team which directly works on projects that span every level of our technology stack at TransMarket Group. From developing systems that ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

They are seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to provide insights and solutions, working closely with tech and consulting teams to implement solutions and optimize CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$133K - $172K/yr

We are seeking a hands-on Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud-native platforms within Azure. This role focuses on enabling reliable CI/CD pipelines ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$133K - $172K/yr

We are seeking a hands-on Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud-native platforms within Azure. This role focuses on enabling reliable CI/CD pipelines ...

DevOps Engineer

Oregon, IL · On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

Our DevOps will have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. For success in this role having strong communication and interpersonal ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our amazing Cloud Engineering team. We are developing WalkMe's revolutionary runtime engine and transforming the online experience for hundreds of ...

Devops Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

DevOps * Hybrid: Must be able to sit onsite 3x per week * 5+ years experience * 5+ years of programming/scripting experience using Java, Python, or shell * 3+ years of hands experience with ...

Devops Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

NLB Services is a company seeking a DevOps Engineer with an expert understanding of coding languages and technical stacks. The role involves collaborating with product owners, leading development ...

DevOps Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

I have an opportunity for a " DevOps Implementation Engineer " - Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid). and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your ...

DevOps Engineer

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

Job Title : DevOps Engineer Location : Onsite - Warrenville, IL Must Have's: Python Automation AI/ML experience Nokia Redhat OCP Required Skills & Experience: Automation Proficiency: Proven ability ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

They are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their Security Engineering team, responsible for designing, building, and operating secure and scalable systems while collaborating with various teams to ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Security Engineering team. In this role, you will help design, build, and operate the infrastructure and tooling that enables secure, scalable, and ...

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Our client, located in River North, is hiring a Systems Engineer to help build their DevOps culture and assist with the delivery of a modern SaaS platform. In this role, you will work closely with ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

We are seeking a hands-on Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud-native platforms within Azure. This role focuses on enabling reliable CI/CD pipelines ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for devops engineer intern in Illinois is $18.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $20.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a DevOps Engineer Intern, you can expect to work on tasks such as automating deployment pipelines, assisting with cloud infrastructure setup, monitoring application performance, and supporting CI/CD processes. You may help write scripts to improve workflow efficiency, troubleshoot build or deployment issues, and document best practices. Interns often collaborate with both development and operations teams, gaining hands-on experience in real-world systems. These experiences provide a strong foundation in DevOps methodologies and a clear understanding of industry tools and practices.

What is a DevOps Engineer Intern?

A DevOps Engineer Intern is an entry-level role where you assist in automating and streamlining software development and IT operations. You work with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and infrastructure as code to improve deployment efficiency. Interns often collaborate with developers and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance. This role helps you gain hands-on experience with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

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To thrive as a DevOps Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of software development, system administration, and automation concepts, often supported by coursework or hands-on experience in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Git, Linux, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, along with any relevant certifications, is highly valuable. Effective problem-solving, teamwork, and strong communication skills help set candidates apart in this collaborative and fast-paced role. These skills are essential for seamlessly bridging development and operations, ensuring reliable software delivery, and contributing to the overall success of the technology team.

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Lead DevOps Engineer

Wolters Kluwer

Chicago, IL • On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Wolters Kluwer rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 242 rated software companies


Job description

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the reliability of our existing systems. You will work alongside the Wolters Kluwer Product Teams to successfully implement and bring any learnings through continuous improvements. You will work closely with the application development teams to ensure that our services and solutions are delivered efficiently and with the highest level of quality. In addition, you will be responsible for mentoring a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration with continuous learning

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and automate the creation of Cloud Infrastructure in Azure & AWS using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Jenkins
  • Provide leadership, experience and mentoring on the adoption and usage of Infrastructure as Code automation across Service Operations and Delivery and as well as the broader organization
  • Build and help transform towards container and serverless compute architectures, such as AKS, EKS, Docker and Azure Functions.
  • Build and help maintain CI/CD pipelines and orchestrations across multiple environments
  • Advise, implement and support the adoption of Cloud Native solutions as appropriate to the situation and needs
  • Build effective Observability of managed solutions, including troubleshooting issues as they arise.
  • Ensure the infrastructure, automation, monitoring, and CI/CD solutions for FCC/DXG are compatible with the broader organizational DevOps and Security patterns and processes
  • Mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Explore new technologies, development patterns, and partake in pilots/POC/technology
    evaluations.
  • Conduct work activities using SRE principles, such as resilience, metrics, capacity planning, toil, Incident management and security.
  • Provide input into architecture and engineering standards
  • Deploy and maintain critical applications
  • Provide input into designing new systems and modernize existing applications
  • Identify areas in need of engineering improvements and propose replacement strategies
  • Resolve Production Incidents and contribute to root cause analysis
  • Improve knowledge sharing across the organization on automation best practices.
  • Have on call responsibilities in rotation within the Service Delivery and Operations team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of software related experience required, with a mixture of Site Reliability, DevOps, or Release Engineering experience with Software Engineering experience in backend services, middleware or data systems
  • Strong background in software development, with experience in languages such as Python, .NET or Java.
  • Possess recent experience with Cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS)
  • Proficient in Shell Scripting Languages (PowerShell & Bash).
  • Understanding of the core Azure/AWS services (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS).
  • Proficiency with automation and source configuration management tools such as Git
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins or Travis CI.
  • Experience in leading a team of DevOps engineers.
  • Able to clearly explain technical projects to diverse staff to gain their support.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Experience and deep commitment to the transformation to a DevOps culture focusing on continuous integration - full lifecycle of building, automated and performance testing, and automating deployment.
  • Experience building platforms for Observability and defining standard operating procedures
  • Experience with diagnostic tools and script automation of Windows and Linux

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience maintaining and deploying highly available, fault-tolerant cloud-native systems at scale using Infrastructure as Code automation and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available - https://www.mywolterskluwerbenefits.com/index.html

Diversity Matters

Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$116,400.00 - $204,100.00 USDThis role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.


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